Electrical Technician Lead Instructor

Dorsey College•Roseville, CA

About The Position

The Electrical Technician Lead Instructor serves as the instructional leader of Dorsey College’s Electrical Technician Program. The position delivers instruction across multiple course subjects and provides campus-level program oversight, curriculum support, and mentorship to fellow instructors. It calls for broad electrical trade knowledge, classroom and instructional management experience, and the ability to lead in an educational setting. The instructor is responsible for supporting student success and program excellence while maintaining a motivating, professional, and inclusive learning environment. The schedule is 3–4 classes per 6-week module. The role is full-time and salaried, with competitive compensation based on electrical trade knowledge, teaching experience, and leadership. The position is eligible for the full-time employee benefits package. Dorsey College describes its benefits as including tuition discounts for Dorsey programs for employees and eligible family members; discounts on select online Lindenwood University degrees for qualifying employees; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; an employee assistance program; a 403(b) retirement plan; and eleven paid holidays. The role includes classroom and hands-on lab instruction, assessment and student support, instructor leadership, coordination with campus and academic leadership, program improvement, recordkeeping, and participation in campus and industry activities. Work may take place in labs involving electrical equipment, noise, and varying temperatures. The position requires compliance with college policies, applicable regulations, OSHA safety standards, and student privacy requirements including FERPA.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of electrical trade experience or equivalent.
Working knowledge across a broad range of electrical technician subjects to support varying classes.
Deep working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, circuitry, and theory across Electrical Technician course subjects; knowledge of the NEC, applicable electrical codes, and OSHA safety practices.
Ability to explain electrical concepts clearly, develop lessons and assessments, and deliver engaging classroom and hands-on instruction suited to adult learners.
Ability to lead and mentor diverse instructors and students, review student outcomes, and guide improvements with the Program Director.
Knowledge of student retention, educational leadership, accreditation standards, DOL apprenticeship requirements, and applicable program regulations.
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills to balance courses, leadership responsibilities, and campus priorities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with professional and ethical conduct.
Proficiency with computers for course management and recordkeeping, Microsoft Office, and basic instructional technology.
Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Dorsey College policies.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during classroom and lab instruction, and sit or stand for extended periods during online instruction and administrative tasks.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; bend, kneel, reach, and work in confined spaces as course content requires.
Sufficient manual dexterity to use electrical tools, test equipment, and computers.
Ability to use required online tools and digital platforms, and to see, hear, and communicate clearly for instruction and lab safety.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching, training, or mentoring experience in a trade or educational setting.
Completion of a recognized electrical trade program.
Michigan Journeyman Electrician License.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver classroom lessons and hands-on labs across multiple course subjects.
Connect electrical theory to real-world work and adapt instruction to students’ learning needs and skill levels.
Demonstrate electrical techniques, troubleshooting, safe work practices, and proper use of tools, test equipment, and materials.
Teach the National Electrical Code (NEC) and relevant industry standards.
Prepare instructional materials and a safe, organized lab; inspect equipment and report problems.
Maintain a respectful classroom and apply attendance and conduct policies fairly.
Evaluate student work, provide timely grades and feedback, support struggling students, follow up with absent students, and refer students to campus resources as needed.
Lead, mentor, and support full-time and adjunct instructors; help orient new instructors, observe classes, and provide constructive feedback.
Coordinate class coverage and scheduling.
Work with the Program Director on course sequencing, materials, assessments, and program improvement.
Review student outcomes and retention with the Program Director and Academic Dean and recommend improvements.
Use online tools to organize courses, communicate with students, and maintain attendance and grades; submit required records and reports.
Communicate student, instructor, and program needs to campus leadership.
Work with campus teams to support enrollment, retention, and job placement; participate in required meetings and campus events.
Substitute for unavailable instructors when the existing class schedule allows.
Oversee lab supplies and coordinate pickups; support campus operations outside scheduled classroom hours and participate in required program reviews and reporting.
Keep trade knowledge and teaching practices current through professional development.
Maintain employer relationships and represent the program at industry events, employer meetings, and advisory board functions.
Follow college policies, program requirements, applicable regulations, and campus and OSHA safety standards; protect student privacy and confidentiality under FERPA and other applicable laws.
Perform other duties assigned by campus leadership.

Benefits

Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Tuition discount opportunities for select online Lindenwood University degrees for qualifying employees.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Employee assistance program.
403(b) retirement plan.
Eleven paid holidays: MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Thursday–Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (as observed), and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (as observed).
Eligibility for the full-time employee benefits package.